IPSL Russia
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadernship
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Moscow - Russia • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview “A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”--that is how Winston Churchill once characterized Russia. Today, this thousand-year old civilization still delights and challenges visitors as it changes, and doesn’t change. New wealth and new poverty exist side by side in a nation that has been a major player in world events for centuries. Now, surrounded by newly-independent neighbors and arguing about newly-found oil and gas wealth, Russia is making decisions that will affect its cultural, ethnic, and economic identities for decades to come. Service-learning in Moscow-- a city of cathedrals, universities, kiosks, migrant workers, millionaires, open-air markets, and enormous parks-- opens a door on this vibrant and complex society. You will spend a semester or year in Moscow, studying Russian language, culture, and society and engaging in substantive volunteer service for 15–20 hours per week. Your studies are linked closely with your service and with your experience of living in Moscow and learning about historic and contemporary Russian cultural, political, and economic issues. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of Russian society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs, and contributes to your knowledge and use of the Russian language. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Undergraduate Acadmic Credit Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Previous knowledge of the Russian language is not necessary, but is recommended. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Summer: $6,000-$7,000 Semester: $10,500-$11,500 Costs Include:  Fees include all pre-departure materials; instruction; orientation; field trips; service placement and supervision; health insurance; accommodation; and some meals. Personal expenses include: airfare; visa fee; books; spending money; local travel; and some meals. Year students may need to arrange alternative accommodations between semesters. Financial Aid Yes. Students may use financial aid received through their home institution. Dates Summer: Early June - Late July Semester: Early September - Mid December; Mid January - Late April Deadlines March 15 for summer; June 1 for fall; November 1 for spring Contact The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership 815 2nd Avenue 8th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: 212.986.0989 Fax: 212.986.5039 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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